Reflections on AI: From Tipping Points to the Future of Superintelligence

Reflections on AI: From Tipping Points to the Future of Superintelligence
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When the race for superintelligence puts profits before people, are we accelerating toward innovation—or catastrophe?

The recent reflections by Sam Altman reveal an alarming trajectory in AI development: speed over caution, competition over ethics, and profit over societal well-being. The pivot from discussing AGI to superintelligence feels less like a visionary leap and more like a strategic move to appease investors.

This unchecked arms race risks creating technology without fully considering its societal, ecological, and existential consequences. If AI is to serve humanity, it must be built with harmony in mind—acknowledging the interconnectedness of all systems, from nature to society.

Prioritizing ethics, sustainability, and inclusion is essential. By focusing solely on growth and ignoring the consequences, we risk creating tools that deepen inequality, harm ecosystems, and destabilize economies. This is not progress; it’s recklessness disguised as innovation.

Shouldn’t the race for superintelligence prioritize shared prosperity over private gain?

Read the full article on Sam Altman.

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Dr Mark van Rijmenam

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